Chemistry
Uses of Zinc
Uses of Zinc (Zn) Zinc is used for galvanization of iron. Used as a reducing agent. Zinc also used in alloys such as brass, bronze and…
Inorganic Chemistry
Chemistry
Uses of Nickel
Nickel (Ni) is used, 1) In a finely divided form (known as raney nickel) as a catalyst in the hydrogenation of oils and fats. 2)…
Chemistry
Various form of Iron
Three various form of Iron are, Cast Iron Cast iron is the least pure of the irons, and contains 2.5 – 4.5% of carbon. The…
Chemistry
What is Passivity of Iron?
When a piece of iron is brought in contact with dilute sulphuric acid, a vigorous reaction begins and hydrogen gas starts coming out. The same…
Chemistry
Why is conc. HCl used in flame test?
In the flame test compounds of some metals, in the presence of conc. HCl, form different colored flames. In the flame test, electrons in both…
Chemistry
Uses of Iodine
Iodine is used. In medicines, e.g., for the preparation of tincture of iodine (solution of iodine in alcohol + water containing potassium iodide antiseptic), and…
Chemistry
Uses of Bromine
Bromine is used, As an oxidizing agent. In photography for making silver bromide. For the synthesis of dyes, drugs etc. For the synthesis of diboromoethane,…
Chemistry
Uses of Chlorine
Chlorine is used, As a bleaching agent for yarn, textiles, paper pulp etc. For sterilization or chlorination of drinking water (water treatment). For the manufacture…
Chemistry
Uses of Fluorine
Uses of Fluorine Fluorine is so difficult to handle that until World War II it had practically no commercial use. Some of the present day…
Chemistry
Industrial production of iodine from sea weeds
In sea-weeds there exist sodium & potassium iodide along with other compounds. From these weeds iodide is extracted & from that iodine is released. The…
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